Potential for the site to be accessed by public transport
1 point
1 point
1 point
Site within 800 metres of railway lane (potential for new railway station):
Site 1km from existing bus route (potential for amended route):
Site within 2km of existing railway station (shuttle bus):
The site gets 1 point per ability to meet these criteria:
1
Proximity to strategic highway network
1 point
3 points
5 points
Site is over 1.6km from strategic road network:
Site is between 0.8km and 1.6km from strategic road network:
Site is within 0.8km of strategic road network:
5
Proximity to Service
Proximity to Key Services
1 point
3 points
5 points
Site has three or less essential facilities within 800m:
Site has all essential facilities within 800m:
Site has all essential facilities plus 5 other services:
5
Proximity to Town Centres
1 point
3 points
5 points
Site is over 1.6km from a town, district and local centre:
Site is between 0.8km and 1.6km from a town, district or local centre:
Within 0.8km of a town, district or local centre:
3
Efficient Use of Land
Soil Quality
5 points
3 points
1 point
No loss of agricultural land:
Loss of Grade 3 - 5 agricultural land:
Loss of Grade 1 or 2 agricultural land:
3
Land Type
5 points
3 points
1 point
PDL:
A mix of PDL and Greenfield:
Greenfield:
1
Relationship to existing settlement area
5 points
3 points
1 point
Site is completely within existing housing/settlement area:
Site is bordered on at least one side by an existing housing/settlement area:
Site is significantly detatched from existing settlement area:
3
Environment
Impact on Conservation Areas
5 points
3 points
1 point
Site not within 20m of conservation area:
Site is adjacent to (within 20m) of a conservation area:
Site is within a conservation area:
5
Impact on Listed Buildings3 points
1 point
Site not within 100m of a Listed Building:
Site within 100m of a Listed Building:3
Flood Risk
3 points
1 points
excluded at the beginning of the assessment
Site within Floodzone 1:
Site within Floodzone 2:
Site within Floodzone 3a:
1
AQMA
5 points
3 points
1 point
Site not within 800m of AQMA:
Site 200m to 800m from AQMA:
Site within 200m of AQMA:
5
Physical Problems of Limitation
Access Infrastructure
5 points
3 points
1 point
Extensive new access infrastructure not required:
Some new access infrastructure required:
Extensive new access infrastructure required:
3
Drainage Infrastucture
5 points
3 points
1 point
Extensive new drainage infrastructure not required:
Some new drainage infrastructure required:
Extensive new drainage infrastructure required:
5
Ground Condition
5 points
3 points
1 point
Treatment/remediation not expected to be required on majority of the site:
Treatment/remediation expected to be required on part of the site:
Treatment/remediation expected to be required:
1
Geo-cavities3 points
1 point
Site not within area likely to contain geological constraints or mining cavities:
Site within area likely to contain geological constraints or mining cavities:3
1 Bad Neighbours
5 points
3 points
1 point
No bad neighbour constraints:
Bad neighbour constraints, but potential for mitigation:
Major bad neighbour constriant which are difficult to remedy/overcome:
3
56Stage 1 Score
4.5Proposed
Impact on Registered Park and Gardens3 points
1 point
Site not within 500m of a registered park and garden:
Site within 500m of a registered park and garden:3
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Stage 2: Housing Site Selection Methodology Site Area (ha):
Housing Site Assessment
Site Status:
Cudworth
Site At, Weetshaw LaneH39
4.5Proposed
Criteria Score
AVAILABILITY -
Ownership Information
Evidence owner is willing to develop the site
1 point
3 points
5 points
Owner unknown or complex multiple ownership:
Agent proposed site, willingness of owner unconfirmed:
Owner known and firm confirmation received they are willing to develop site:
0 pointsOwner unwilling to develop the site:
5
Total Score: Availability (Factor Value x 22) 110
Criteria Topic
SUITABILITY
Biodiversity
Impact of biodiversity on suitability for development
1 point
3 points
5 points
Very detrimental ecological impact:
Some adverse local ecological impact but scope for mitigation:
No detrimental local ecological impact:
3
Greenspace
Greenspace
1 point
3 points
5 points
On a greenspace where its loss would result in deficiency:
On a greenspace where its loss would not result in deficiency:
Not on an identified greenspace:
3
Landscape Sensitivity
Landscape sensitivity is a judgment about the degree to which a landscape character area can accomodate change without adverse affects on its character
1 point
3 points
5 points
High landscape sensitivity:
Medium landscape sensitivity:
Low landscape sensitivity:
3
Landscape Capacity
Landscape sensitivity is a judgment about the ammount of development that can be accomodated 1 point
3 points
5 points
Low landscape capacity:
Medium landscape capacity:
High landscape capacity:
0 pointsNo landscape capacity:
3
56Total Score: Stage 1
12Suitability Score: Stage 2
68Total Score: Suitability
Achievability
Achievability
Impact of market attractieness on liklihood of development
1 point
3 points
5 points
Low attractiveness area:
Moderately attractive area:
Highly attractive area:
Viability
Viability
1 point
3 points
5 points
Site is marginally viable i.e. it neither generates a positive or negative residual value. Or site is unviable and generates a negative residual value:
Site is viable but generates a positive residual value below the market rate:
Site is finacially viable and generates a positive residual value at or about the market rate:
3
3
66
6Total Score: Achievability
Total Score: Achievability (Factor x 11)
244TOTAL SCORE:
Justification Site proposed as it is a sustainably located site in a Principal Town in close proximity to the Core Public Transport Network and with good access to services.
188Total Score: Stage 2
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Site Assessments – Planning Policy
SYMAS Risk Analysis
OS Ref: SE 3910
SYMAS Ref: M4170
Score SYMAS Details
Ground condition
(score)
Treatment/remediation expected to be required (1) (as above) – on part of site (3) Treatment/remediation not expected on majority of site (5)
1
Past quarry, made ground, category 4 landfill site (No. 74); anticipated as affecting more than half of site;
Geo-cavities
(score)
Site within likely area of geological constraints/mining cavities (1) Site not within area of geological constraints/mining cavities (3)
3
No shallow coal anticipated;
(Total Score)
4
SITE: H39 – Site at Weetshaw Lane, Cudworth, Barnsley
Local Ecological Impact
Site TitleSite at Weetshaw Lane, Cudworth
Field Survey Sheet Survey Ref No. CUD3 Date 16/09/2010 Location of Site 439093, 410333 Site Area 4.46ha Surveyor AP
1 ASSESSMENT
Biodiversity interest (record presence by a tick as appropriate)
Quality of habitat Habitat (Include photo reference)
Present Notes (include photo references as appropriate)
Species Present (seen)
Low Mod High
Woodland Plants
Scrub Invertebrates
Trees Amphibians
Hedgerows Reptiles
Grassland Birds
Marshy Grassland Mammals
Tall Herb Fish
Dwarf Shrub Heath Other
Lichen/Bryophyte Heath
Reedbed
Swamp
Standing Water (Ponds)
Flowing Watercourses
Cultivated Farmland
Other
Influences on external features (include photo references as appropriate)
On watercourse No On wildlife corridor No Would lead to habitat isolation No Would increase public pressure No Proximity/linkage to NHS/SSSI Carlton Marsh NHS approx 1km to the west of site Other -
2 RECOMMENDATION
Mitigation measures / design considerations
Score (circle score
awarded)
a) development of the site for housing would have no detrimental local ecological impact
5
b) development of the site for housing would result in some adverse local ecological impact but there is scope for mitigation
While the habitats on site are not particularly important, the matrix of habitats provides some wildlife value. The established hedgerows and developing wooded area on site provide good bird habitat and should be buffered and retained.
3
c) development of the site for housing would result in very detrimental ecological impact
1
3 PHOTOGRAPHIC DETAILS
Digital photographs to show ecological features are helpful. Viewpoints to be recorded on site plan and caption shown in table below. Photo reference Caption
1 CUD3-1 Entrance to east of site 2 CUD3-10 Looking north across grassland area to west of the site
3 CUD3-14 Tall herbs adjacent to wooded area to the south of the site
4 CUD3-16 Looking northwest along established hedgerow
Any other comments
The site contains a matrix of habitats including modified neutral grassland, tall herbs, areas of dense and scattered scrub, developing woodland and established hedgerows. Horses were tethered on the grassland area to the centre of the site.
Additional information (Background data search)
Local contacts
CUD3-1 Entrance to east of site
CUD3-10 Looking north across grassland area to west of the site
CUD3-14 Tall herbs adjacent to wooded area to the south of the site
CUD3-16 Looking northwest along established hedgerow
